County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal
FairPosted for loadLarimer County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. LR56-1.1-I25
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.